Sandy Lake Improvement Association (SLIA)

SLIA OFFICERS August 2023 - August 2025 President: Melissa Brinwall (612-235-8688) email: melissabrinwall@gmail.com Vice President: Jonah Horn (612-236-3216) email: joeboxer99@gmail.com Treasurer: Sharon Fischer email: Sharon.Fischer6@gmail.com Secretary: Amanda Thomas email: Athomas@logisticpartnersmn.com
Volunteers Facebook: Bonnie Menshek email: bonnie.menshek@gmail.com Website: Linda Ferris email: wheels2424@gmail.com Secchi Disc: Terese Cullinan & Ray Peters
MN COLA - Minnesota Coalition of Lake Associations "Current Waters" Newsletter is available. The newsletter includes what's new, news of interest, and upcoming events on the MN COLA website. MN COLA website

INVASIVE SPECIES ALERT! Purple Loosestrife on Sandy Lake

Purple Loosestrife is an invasive species that needs to be controlled. It’s important to note that this weed is listed on the Invasive Species List and Noxious Weed List in Minnesota. Property owners are required by Minnesota law to prevent the spread of this weed to neighboring properties by seed or root. The two links below have information on Purple Loosestrife and how to control it. Click on the link to read. Purple Loosestrife (MN Department of Agriculture) How to Control Purple Loosestrife (Department of Natural Resources) Thank you to Kathy VanSlyke for taking the lead on this important issue.
Sandy Lake residents can contact Kathy VanSlyke kathy.vanslyke@outlook.com for assistance with controlling this weed. Kathy can visit your property and help you with a plan to control this invasive species.

SLIA August 2024 Annual Lake Meeting & Picnic

2024 Lake Meeting
Saturday, August 10, 202410:00 a.m.South side boat access
2024 Lake Picnic
Saturday, August 10, 20244:00 p.m. Location to be determined
LAKE MEETINGS UPDATE: The SLIA JUNE Lake Meeting will no longer be held. One annual Lake Meeting will now be held in August. The Sandy Lake Improvement Association will hold an annual lake meeting on the second Saturday in August. It was decided that the June and August meetings were held too close together. Having one annual lake meeting will hopefully increase lake meeting attendance. Note: Voting at a Lake Meeting is limited to one SLIA member per residence.

IMPORTANT AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (AIS) INFORMATION!

Zebra mussels have been confirmed in nearby Lake Orono, Big Lake, and Mitchell Lake. Help Protect our Sandy Lake! The documents and video (below) provide excellent information about Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) and how you can help!
Sherburne County Water Equipment Cleaning Handout
This Document shows how to clean Docks, Lifts, Swim Rafts and other lake equipment.
Click to open Document
Shoreland Owner Training for AIS Prevention (video)
This video lays out the best practices each of us can take to mitigate the risks to protect our lake resources for future generations.
Click to watch Video
AIS EARLY DETECTION RAPID RESPONSE handout
This 4-page document explains what to do if you find a suspicious plant or animal in the lake.
Click to open Document
Sandy Lake is one of the cleanest lakes in Sherburne County. Boating, fishing, swimming, or just taking in the view, Sandy Lake residents enjoy the benefits of its water quality. Please help us keep our lake clean and safe by following these few simple rules. Be courteous, be safe and have fun!
  • Prevent the spread of invasive species by carefully cleaning your boat and trailer both before and after using the lake boat launch.
  • No power-loading of boats at boat launches. Power loading a boat causes significant damage to the launch. Slow down and use a winch instead of powering the boat onto the trailer.
  • Take your garbage and unused bait with you when you leave.
  • While boating, circle the lake in a counter-clockwise direction.
  • Watch for Loons. There is an active pair of Loons on our lake. Please give them distance.
  • Boat Launch hours are 6:00 a.m. to 30 minutes after sunset. Please respect these hours as both of our launches are within residential neighborhoods.
MN Boating Guide 2023 (click to open)
MN Fishing Regulations 2023 (click to open)

Sandy Lake Gear is available!

If you are interested, please email our Sandy Lake Secretary, Amanda Thomas, for ordering and pricing information at: athomas@logisticpartnersmn.comItems are available now and requests for other items can also be made.
Mission
Our mission is to preserve and protect Sandy Lake for current and future generations.
Purpose
The purpose of this lake association, and the general nature of its duties, is to preserve and protect, for current and future generations, the body of water in Sherburne County known as Sandy Lake. Promote a sense of community among members through the sharing of information, working on lake projects important to us all, and enjoying lake social activities, together, where all members make a difference in preserving and protecting our beautiful lake.